1. Introduction
  1.1 Background
  1.2 Research Objectives
  1.3 Significance of the Study

2. Literature Review
  2.1 Forests and Water Resources: An Overview
  2.2 Forest Hydrology: Processes and Interactions
  2.3 Forests as Natural Filters: Water Quality Regulation
  2.4 Forests and Watershed Management
  2.5 Impacts of Deforestation and Forest Degradation on Water Resources

3. Methodology
  3.1 Research Design
  3.2 Data Collection Methods
  3.3 Study Area Selection
  3.4 Data Analysis Techniques

4. The Role of Forests in Water Resource Management
  4.1 Evapotranspiration: Forests' Influence on Water Cycle
  4.2 Interception: Forest Canopy's Effect on Rainfall Redistribution
  4.3 Infiltration: Forest Soil's Capacity to Absorb and Store Water
  4.4 Forests as Natural Filters: Water Quality Improvement
  4.5 Forests and Groundwater Recharge

5. Impacts of Deforestation and Forest Degradation on Water Resources
  5.1 Loss of Forest Cover and Water Availability
  5.2 Increased Soil Erosion and Sedimentation
  5.3 Water Pollution and Nutrient Loading
  5.4 Altered Hydrological Regimes